Patient's question:
The child has frequent bowel movements with small amounts each time, and the anus is red with broken skin. I need help for the child. They are being fed a mix of breast milk and formula for about 10 days. I want to know if it's a disease or a lack of nutrients, and how to treat it or what medicine is needed.Doctor's answer:
The child has diarrhea with symptoms of redness, swelling, and cracked skin around the anus. It's important to clean the buttocks frequently for the child, ensuring they are cleaned after each bowel movement. Apply a diaper cream or erythromycin externally. Additionally, medication to aid absorption and stop diarrhea should be taken. Reduce the intake of formula milk and switch to a formula that is less likely to cause nausea and vomiting. For children over three months old, they can be given some rice water.The above suggestions are for the question "How to treat diaper rash with diarrhea and cracked skin around the anus in babies." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!